Healing Discipline: Finding Joy in Working with Challenging Students

You don’t have to wait until next June!The in-person and live streaming event is scheduled for June 11-12, 2026 (8:30 AM–5:00 PM), but you can take the class anytime through our On Demand option.

Why this course?

Today's educators have more responsibilities than ever before. Teachers are increasingly accountable for student performance while trying to manage challenging behavior in the classroom. Many good educators are leaving the profession due to hopelessness and helplessness.

Course Description

This two-day seminar, based on more than 50 years of combined experience in the field of education, is not your typical lecture. It's a dynamic and interactive learning experience that will equip educators with a better understanding of children who have suffered from disruptive attachment, trauma, and entitlement. Participants will learn about establishing healthy boundaries and building healthy relationships with students. As the educator develops skills and confidence in working with challenging students, they'll feel more joy and success in their role. This leads to a deeper connection between the educator and student, enhancing the student's emotional and academic growth and bringing hope back into the field of education. Although the seminar is geared toward educators, mental health professionals, and parents will also benefit.

Educational Goals and Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Develop a clear understanding of healthy versus unhealthy child development and how it influences behavior.
• Explore the root causes of severe behavior, including trauma, attachment disruptions, temperament, developmental delays, and entitlement.
• Reflect on how your own personal history affects your interactions with students, clients, and colleagues.
• Using The Healing Environment framework, discover how strong relationships, consistent boundaries, and effective communication promote emotional healing and improve behavior.
• Learn to apply key principles of child development—including Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development and Foster Cline’s Stages of Conscience Development—to determine which discipline strategies are most appropriate in different situations.
• Gain clarity on when to prioritize accountability, when to show sensitivity, and when both are necessary for healthy growth.
• Recognize that because children are still developing a conscience, consistent accountability is essential to support their emotional and moral growth.

By the end of the seminar, participants will have a toolkit of practical strategies and effective discipline techniques that they can immediately apply in their classrooms. This hands-on approach ensures that the learning is practical and actionable, helping to create a more positive and productive classroom environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for credit?

Participants can earn one college credit or receive a certificate for 15 hours of instruction. Credits are through Northwest Nazarene University and are graduate-level non-degree seeking professional development. NNU Professional Development credits are accepted by the Colorado Board of Education. To learn more click here. Credits through Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) are $60 a credit.

NNU CREDIT: https://pdlearn.nnu.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=1448&SectionID=3976333

On Demand: Credit sign up is embedded in the course.

We are accredited through the IdahoSTARS training office.

What materials are needed to attend?

In order to keep registration costs low, all participants will receive an email one week prior to the live event with conference materials and handouts which can be printed out and brought to the conference.

Where can I stay if I am coming in from out of town to attend the class?

The class will be held in the Red Rock Room at:

Courtyard by Marriott Denver Golden/Red Rocks.

Address: 14700 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401, phone (303) 271-0776

Contact Lisa at 720-587-6332 or email her at [email protected] and let her know you are coming to the Healing Children Conference to get a Hotel Room Rate.

What is your Refund Policy?

To receive a full refund, send your request at least 30 days prior to the event via email to the event organizers at [email protected]. You will receive a full refund minus Eventbrite processing fees. If we receive a refund request less than 30 days before the event, you may transfer your registration to another event at a later date or to an online or on demand class.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Contact Traci Glover or Leena Weaver:

1. Via email at [email protected].

2. Through the website at healingchildren.com.

3. Call us at 1-888-311-1883.

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